Bruce Wayne, fleeing Gotham City after the murder of his parents, finds a mentor in a Himalayan prison, who will help with his transformation into the ultimate fighter against injustice and corruption.

This definitive, unauthorized study of Christopher Nolan's landmark 2005 film demonstrates how BATMAN BEGINS adapted and fused a half century of comic books into a single, unified movie. This book also examines past attempts to film Batman's origins, how those origins evolved over time, and where Nolan's realism falls on a spectrum with past Batman movies and even the 1960s TV show. Dr. Julian Darius manages to reveal secrets to even the most hardcore Batman fan, while remaining fully accessible to those new to the character. From Sequart Research & Literacy Organization. More info at http: //Sequart.org

This is your utility belt ·Stealthy walkthroughs of every area: how to lurk in the shadows, listen to your enemies, and exploit their weaknesses ·Strike fear into your enemies: Learn to increase their panic and subsequently decrease their fighting effectiveness ·Learn how to get what you want: Interrogation tactics will have your captives begging to give you more information ·Pump up your street cred: Boost Batman's reputation to more easily frighten bad guys ·Master your weaponry: Tips for mastering the weapons and tools at your command

The origin of Batman, the crown jewel of all superheroes, will be revealed for the first time in Batman Begins, the highly anticipated film from director Christopher Nolan (Memento). A contemporary, innovative incarnation of a character and story that have captured people's imaginations for six decades, Batman Begins hits theaters Summer 2005 and stars Christian Bale as the Dark Knight. Full of exclusive photographs of moody sets and exotic locations, as well as concept art, storyboards, and costume designs from the movies creative team, this oversized hardcover documents the newest spectacular portrayal of the most popular and enigmatic superhero ever conceived. The Art of Batman Begins is a must-have for artists, Batman aficionados, and filmgoers everywhere. BATMAN and all related characters and elements are trademarks of DC Comics 2005.

The Dark Knight returns - to the big screen After four blockbuster movies, director Christopher Nolan (Memento) goes back to the origins of Batman in Batman Begins, with a stellar cast including Christian Bale and Michael Caine, joined by Ken Watanabe, Liam Neeson, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman and Cillian Murphy When Bruce Wayne's parents are gunned down before his very eyes, he makes a fateful promise to their memory - he will fight crime with everything he has Renowned Batman comics writer and editor Dennis O'Neil - original creator of the movie's villain, Ra's Al Ghul - is the perfect choice to write this, the official novelisation.